Assistant or Associate Professor - Latin Literature or Roman Archaeology - Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Position overview
Position titles:ASST PROF-AY
ASSOC PROF-AY
Application Window
Open date: August 22, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (formerly Classics) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Roman Studies.
The Department seeks a scholar with a specialization in either Latin Literature or Roman Art/Archaeology whose expertise complements the range of subjects and approaches covered by current faculty. For more faculty information go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu/people/faculty.
Duties will include developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising and mentoring graduate degree candidates, contributing as a dissertation committee member or as dissertation advisor, and participating in the administrative activities and intellectual life of the Department and the University. The Department has a strong undergraduate and graduate program and offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in the department and beyond. For more information about the Department, go to: https://dagrs.berkeley.edu.
We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our community and of higher education. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of our Department and we believe that our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Support for candidates on writing effective statements that demonstrate this commitment can be found at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-deib/support-faculty-candidates.
The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.
For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.
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Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Professor
Position title: ASST PROF-AY
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor -- including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure -- or a position equivalent to an assistant professor e.g. at an international university. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Dissertation Abstract
Statement of Teaching
Writing Sample - Please provide a 20-30 pp. writing sample of published or unpublished work, in English.
Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
- 3 required (contact information only)
References may be contacted subsequently
Associate Professor
Position title: ASSOC PROF-AY
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor, e.g. at an international university. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Writing Sample - Please provide a 20-30 pp. writing sample of published or unpublished work, in English.
Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Contact information may be requested subsequently
Help contact: ealc_gbs_ap@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
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